Section Lead, SE&TC Engineering Labs

RTX•Tucson, AZ

6d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Labs, Test Facilities and Flight Ops department is seeking a Section Lead for Engineering Labs. Reporting to the Department Lead within the Test Capabilities department, the Section Lead interfaces with Lab Leads, Integrated Product Team Leads, Program Managers, Department Managers, and other stakeholders, and works with multidisciplinary design teams across multiple projects. The Section Lead oversees a lab section and leads implementation of key Engineering Lab Council strategic projects. The role also ensures that Lab Leads effectively manage day-to-day operations across multiple Engineering Labs, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement. The position oversees Raytheon’s Northeast Engineering Labs, including locations in Pelham, New Hampshire; Portsmouth, Rhode Island; and Massachusetts. It is described as onsite, with travel to multiple locations in the Northeast required.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience leading and managing project teams within a lab environment.
Experience with Environmental Health and Safety processes, including OSHA and/or SD requirements.
Experience with security compliance and government regulations, including NISPOM and/or JAFAN standards.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date; active and existing clearance required on day one. The specified clearance type is DoD Secret.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to travel to multiple Northeast locations is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational, coordination, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in collaboration with Section Leads, Lab Leads, and customers.
Applied work experience interfacing directly with customers in an engineering environment.
Program Management certification at any level.
Experience in audit/assessment preparation and support services.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 15–20 Lab Leads across multiple labs and locations.
Ensure management, coordination, and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety practices within labs.
Oversee Property and Metrology Management tasks to ensure Lab Leads complete them effectively.
Perform cost analyses, monitor task completion, and ensure required supplies are procured within approved budgets.
Conduct Engineering Lab Compliance audits (ELOE).
Prepare for assessments, lead audits, and assist in developing long-range objectives for the department.
Serve as the primary point of contact for information flow from upper management to Lab Leads.
Develop and implement communication plans; provide consulting support to Lab Leads and functional leadership.
Lead and manage implementation of key Engineering Lab Council strategic projects.
Ensure effective day-to-day management of multiple Engineering Labs, particularly compliance and continuous improvement efforts.